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August 17, 2014

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

Advantages of minimally invasive gynaecology surgery

Many gynaecologic conditions can be treated through a minimally invasive approach. Minimally invasive surgical options generally include hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, and vaginal surgery. The advantages of minimally invasive procedures include:

Faster recovery times

Minimal scarring

Reduced blood loss and infection rates

Less postoperative pain

Types of Minimally Invasive Surgery

The following types of minimally invasive surgery are available:

1. Hysteroscopic Surgery

Hysteroscopic surgery involves placing a small camera through the cervix to look at the inside of the uterus. Specialised instruments can be passed through the camera which allows the surgeon to operate inside the uterus without an incision.

Patients having laparoscopic surgery will have a small incision inside the umbilicus, and may have other small (less than 1cm) incisions over the abdomen. These small incisions allow the passage of a camera and special instruments into the abdomen, allowing the surgery to be performed.